Results for “Finance Trends Survey” Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry Typelist People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Blog December 22, 2015 2015 Wrap-up: It’s Been a Great Year, Thanks to You Before the ball drops in Times Square to usher in a new year, I wanted to revisit some of the high points of 2015 here on this blog, and thank you for your participation and readership. A couple of observations: You’re consistent. This year’s most-viewed blog entries tended to be those tied to risk, change, and cybersecurity. That aligns with the key areas of interest expressed in several of… Survey April 17, 2025 Manufacturing and distribution risk insights Key findings from the 2025 report on Top RisksThe manufacturing and distribution (M&D) sector is no stranger to disruption. In an industry that depends on intricate supply chains, global markets and technological evolution, uncertainty is a given. Each year, our Top Risks Survey provides a snapshot of the challenges M&D executives anticipate in both the near- and long-term. Results from… Blog October 20, 2021 5 Considerations to Improve SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics Reporting Enough clients have asked questions about embedded analytics in SAP S/4HANA to warrant a blog post with considerations for analytic teams to use in preparation for an SAP S/4HANA implementation. This blog provides five considerations that have improved ROI for our clients. These considerations highlight new ways of working and the art of the possible in the organization’s future S/4HANA system… Blog April 15, 2019 Companies Could Use More CFO Insight, And CFOs Could Use More AI “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This famous defense of the status quo was popularized in 1977 by Bert Lance, a Georgia banker and Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget under President Jimmy Carter. It is apt that such wisdom would come from a banker, especially one who served, albeit briefly, as America’s chief financial officer (CFO). Anyone who has ever wrestled with trying… Survey June 9, 2022 SOX Compliance Amid Rising Costs, Labor Shortages and Other Post-Pandemic Challenges Assessing SOX internal costs, hours, controls and other trends in the results of Protiviti’s 2022 Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Survey Two-plus years into contending with a global pandemic, business leaders recognise that Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities are not immune to a broad range of market disruptions. Inflation, a rising interest rate environment, ongoing supply chain volatility, a… Blog January 24, 2019 Setting the 2019 Audit Committee Agenda Boards today – especially audit committees – are expected to develop and maintain a thorough understanding of business risks and ask the tough questions to ensure that critical risks are being addressed and that the company is delivering on its regulatory and fiduciary reporting responsibilities. With so much to consider, it can be difficult to know where to start. To that end, Protiviti… Blog February 6, 2025 Technology Enablement—Fueled by Data—Is the Ticket to Cost Optimization Prioritizing technology enablement is key to optimizing costs throughout the enterprise given the interrelated nature of cost optimization and technology. Moving beyond traditional cost-cutting approaches: More value is generated by investments in advanced technologies and tools when there is minimal technical debt created by outdated legacy systems. Bottom line: CFOs need to lead the way in… Podcast October 9, 2023 Podcast | Navigating a Technology Risk-Filled Horizon The results from this year's Global Technology Audit Risks Survey, conducted by Protiviti and The Institute of Internal Auditors, reveal a complex and multifaceted landscape of technology risks. Cybersecurity is the top priority and by a wide margin. AI is an emerging risk with gaps in organisational preparedness and audit proficiency. The talent gap in IT is a growing concern and data privacy is… Blog October 8, 2024 It’s a Changing World: Why Data Security, FP&A and AI Are Top CFO Priorities CFOs are redefining their roles to keep pace with a shifting competitive landscape. They are operating on the forefront of change as they collaborate with others across the business to define effective enterprise responses. What we are hearing: According to our latest survey of CFOs and finance leaders, data security and privacy and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) stand out as urgent… Newsletter October 9, 2024 Board Risk Reporting in Disruptive Times Risk reporting to the board may not be fit for purpose in these uncertain times. Directors are trending toward expecting more dialogue, engagement and forward-looking insights based on relevant data and information. A principled approach would help.Boards and their companies face a constant and seemingly unending state of flux in the marketplace. Emergence of the unexpected is the norm. For… Load More